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Emergency roofing repairs; when do they become necessary and what precautions can I take to prevent them in the future?
An emergency repair can become a necessary action when your roof has been damaged. Only when the damage to your roof requires a repair that needs to be fixed as soon as possible is when an emergency roofer is required. The slightest sign of damage to your roof could require an emergency roof repair and should be treated as an emergency. If you neglect these signs, any damage could quickly worsen and cost more to repair in the end.
Often, we assess what requires an emergency repair ourselves and too often we get this wrong. If a single loose tile on your roof becomes damaged, the possibility of it requiring an emergency repair is very real as it can be extremely dangerous. If your roof is not sealed, it is not fully protected against every day weather conditions.
There will be water leakages, and any strong winds could tear more loose tiles from your roof, possibly harming a passerby. Should you experience any problems with your roof, call a professional emergency roofer as soon as possible. Luckily, there are a few precautions you can put in place to maximise the protection of your roof in its constant battle against every day weather conditions and protect it from ever needing an emergency roof repair. The following actions are necessary to protect your property from a costly emergency roof repair in the future.
- Check your roof. Look for any signs of damage that could require an emergency repair such as loose or missing tiles.
- Check your chimney. All of the surrounding pointing should be intact with no holes or cracks.
- Check your gutters. Neglected gutters are responsible for many of our emergency callouts. Often, these calls are being made due to gutters being faulty or blocked. You should clean and check your gutter at least once a year to avoid any blockages. If they are blocked, they could overflow and will cause your walls to dampen.
- Get rid of any loose or unwanted TV and radio aerials.
I can’t afford an emergency roof repair right now – what do I do?
In many homes across the UK, it seems that as soon as you’ve got something fixed – something else goes. And in the current economic climate, it can be extremely difficult to accommodate for these breakages. But here is the good news; if your roof is damaged as a result of weathering, then it is very likely that you’re entitled to make a claim on your insurance, significantly reducing the costs of an emergency roof repair.
The build-up of snow and ice in the winter; at what point does this become a serious problem?
The build-up of thick snow can be difficult to get rid of, especially if the weather has been so severe that it’s left it frozen. Ideally, snow that has set on top of a pitched roof should be removed as soon as possible because a buildup of snow can cause structural damage to the property and can require the attention of an emergency roofer. However, you should never try to remove the snow yourself as roofs are dangerous at the best of times, never mind in severe winter conditions. If anything were to happen, causing harm to you or a passerby, the emergency services might have difficulty in reaching you – especially if the weather is anything like the snow fall we experienced in 2010. Plastic gutters are also vulnerable to the cold weather and can be corroded by ice and snow. To prevent expensive damages and costly emergency repairs, you should clean and clear them of blockages before the winter months arrive. If gutters are full with water, the freezing temperatures will cause ice to form, weakening your gutters and requiring the attention of an emergency roofer.
Don’t forget, we are available to contact should you require any free help and advice regarding your roof or an emergency roof repair. Please visit the ‘Contact Us’ page for details.
Emergency roofing repairs; how are the fees paid?
Once an emergency repair has been carried out on your property, we will send you an invoice either by post or e-mail – whichever option is best suited to you. Next, you are required to submit the invoice to your insurance company along with a claim form. You should ask them to pay us directly, which will usually take no longer than two weeks.
Hiring an emergency roofer; what do I look for?
When hiring an emergency roofer, take into consideration these dos and don’ts to ensure you are paying for a professional who will take care of an emergency roof repair correctly: · Don’t employ a door-knocker. Those who visit houses saying they can fix this and that for you at a discounted price do not have prestigious reputations for professionally done jobs and great customer service. Generally, they will not give you an official receipt recognised by insurance companies and will always ask for a cash payment. · Don’t pay an emergency roofer in cash for a repair service that will not issue you with a receipt as proof of payment. If the emergency repair work is below standards, you have no evidence to support your claim.
· Your insurance company will only pay out for an emergency roof repair upon seeing evidence, such as an official receipt or invoice.
· Be wary of leaflets through your door with only a mobile number and no address. If it does have an address, research the emergency roofer beforehand so that if you do agree to pay for their service, you are fully aware of their standard of work when carrying out an emergency roof repair.
· You should always use an emergency roofer that is in the possession of Public Liability Insurance. If they do not have insurance and damages are caused to your property, you are left to cover the cost of these damages.
· You should always use an emergency roofer who is a member of the Confederation of Roofing Contractors (CORC). Then, if anything were to go wrong, you have a trade association that can help you solve any problems that you may have with the roofer. Remember, we are always here to help and will happily give you the advice you require, whether your question is regarding emergency repair work or just a general enquiry. We will give you professional advice for free.
Why should I use G&A for an emergency roof repair?
Here at G&A, we work hard to ensure our customers are provided with a trained and qualified emergency roofer for each and every callout. We own a wealth of experience, spending the last 25 years caring for the needs of each and every customer. Our prestigious reputation has meant that most insurance companies will recommend us should you require an emergency roofer. Each emergency roofer at G&A is fully qualified and experienced to carry out any emergency repair safely and correctly.
Although we offer a variety of repairs, our specialty is identifying where instances of storm damage have occurred and whether they have left a lasting effect on your property. Our emergency roofers are equipped to repair all properties, including residential and commercial ones. Should you decide that the expert roofers here at G&A are what you require, there are a few things you can expect from us. Aside from quality roofing and outstanding customer service, we will give you a detailed report that will list the damages to your roof. In this report we will specify what the original cause of the damage to your property was, and what the necessary actions are to correct the problem; overall, making it easier for you to make a claim on your insurance.
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